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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,621.60, 388,110.78 and 90,143.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,621.60, 388,110.78 and 90,143.31 is: 135,277.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,621.60 : 388,110.78 = 90,143.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,621.60/388,110.78 = 90,143.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,621.60x = 388,110.78 × 90,143.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,621.60x = 34,985,590,355.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,985,590,355.88/258,621.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,277.14

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